Q: Who is Anjali Bansal?

Anjali Bansal is a prominent entrepreneur, investor , and mentor based in India. She is the Founder and Chairperson of Avaana Capital , a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focusing focusing on sustainability, clean energy , technology , and women-led businesses . Anjali has an extensive background in private equity , investment banking , and corporate strategy and is a strong advocate for empowering women in entrepreneurship.

Q: What is Avaana Capital?

Avaana Capital is an a venture capital firm that focuses on providing funding to early-stage startups that have the potential to create a significant impact in the areas of sustainability , technology , and clean energy . Avaana Capital seeks to support startups that align with its vision of transforming industries , solving global challenges , and advancing inclusive growth . The firm is particularly interested in businesses that are women-led and contribute to gender equality .

Question 1

Who is Anjali Bansal?

Accepted Answer

Anjali Bansal is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, andmentorbased in India. She is theFounderandChairpersonofAvaana Capital, aventure capitalfirm that invests inearly-stage startupsfocusing focusing on sustainability, clean energy,technology, andwomen-led businesses. Anjali has an extensive background in private equity,investment banking, and corporate strategy and is a strong advocate for empowering women in entrepreneurship.

Question 2

What is Avaana Capital?

Accepted Answer

Avaana Capital is an aventure capital firm that focuses on providing funding toearly-stage startupsthat have the potential to create a significant impact in the areas ofsustainability,technology, and clean energy. Avaana Capital seeks to support startups that align with its vision of transforming industries, solvingglobal challenges, and advancinginclusive growth. The firm is particularly interested in businesses that are women-led and contribute to gender equality.

Question 3

What industries does Anjali Bansal focus on for investment?

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Anjali Bansal focuses on investing in startups that are working in high-impact sectors, including:

Sustainability: Companies developing innovative solutions to address environmental challenges, such as clean energy, climate tech, and waste management.
Technology: Startups using technology to create solutions for healthcare, education, agriculture, and financial inclusion.
Clean Energy: Businesses involved in the transition to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource management.
Women-Led Businesses: Anjali is particularly passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and businesses led by women, promoting gender diversity in the startup ecosystem.

Organization	Degree/Diploma	Duration
Harvard Business School	YPO Presidents Program	2018 - 2020
Columbia University	Master's degree, International Finance and Business	1995 - 1997
	Awarded Department Research Assistantship	1995 - 1997
Gujarat University	Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering

Organization	Position	Duration
Avaana Capital	Founding Partner	Jun 2018 - Present
RMI	Global Board of Trustees	Mar 2024 - Present
TATA Power	Board Of Directors	Oct 2016 - Present
Open Network For Digital Commerce	Board Member	Jul 2021 - Present
Nestlé	Board of Directors	Apr 2022 - Present
Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry	President	Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Delhivery	Board of Directors	Jul 2017 - Sep 2021
Dena Bank	Chairman of Board	2018 - 2019
TPG Global	Partner and Managing Director	2015 - 2017
McKinsey & Company	Strategy Consultant	Aug 1997 - Sep 2015
Spencer Stuart	Global Partner; SpencerStuart India Founder and Managing Director	Oct 2005 - May 2015
Women's World Banking	Chairperson, Board of Trustees, FWWB India	Apr 2005 - Dec 2012
Space Applications Centre, ISRO	Project Intern	1991 - 1992

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